"They were out there with us," Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn said. "Didn't do a whole lot. Obviously we're in the middle of getting prepared for Oklahoma. They were able to do individual (drills). Their teammates are very excited to have them a part of our family."

Stidham (6-3, 190) is ranked as the nation's No. 1 junior college quarterback in the 247Sports Composite. He appeared in 10 games at Baylor in 2015 and is expected to compete with Sean White for the Auburn starting job this spring.

"It was good to get him out there," Malzahn said. "He threw some individual. He made the comment that it's good to be back on the practice field. He's been out for a long time, but has really good zip on the ball."

Askew (5-10, 183) and Britt (6-1, 217) are four-star prospects from McAdory and Oxford, respectively. Askew was the No. 9 athlete in the 247Sports Composite while Britt was the No. 13 inside linebacker.

"K.J. Britt's a player that we think is going to have a chance to be an excellent linebacker," Malzahn said. "He's got a great family. Great person. Malcolm Askew has a chance to be a very good defensive back. Same thing. Great person, great family. Really fits in with us."

The trio will practice two more times in Auburn, but will not be able to join the Tigers in New Orleans as they prepare for the 2017 Sugar Bowl against Oklahoma Jan. 2.

Nevertheless, Malzahn believes the few practices they are allowed to participate in will help them come spring.

"I think probably more than anything it gives them an idea of what a practice routine looks like and get around the drills and what drills you'll be doing and get around your teammates," Malzahn said.

"There's nothing like getting out there with their teammates in a practice-type situation. It gives them more of a foundation once spring gets here. It won't just be a shock to their system with the way practice is set up, the tempo, the drills, (what) the coaches expect and all that. So I know that will help them."

At least three more members of Auburn's 2017 recruiting class are expected to enroll in January -- tight end Salvatore Cannella, linebacker Chandler Wooten and offensive guard Nick Brahms.